In 2002, the scientific community lost one of its influential figures, Stephen Jay Gould. Gould was an American paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and historian of science. He is best known for his theory of punctuated equilibrium, which challenged the prevailing view of gradual evolution and emphasized the role of sudden changes in shaping the history of life.
The Marvels of Stephen Jay Gould: A Quiz on the Life and Work of the Brilliant American Biologist and Historian of Science